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40. CAMEDIA 1 40 DIGITAL RAO LA oR ANA FL Bb I Dy TIVES 136 5mm X 99 6mm X 97 5mm 366g 34 MEMO 35 MEMO 36 MEMO 3 7 Instruction Manual Underwater Case P 1 026 For the digital camera CAMEDIA u 40 DIGITAL E Thank you for buying the Underwater Case PT 026 E Please read this instruction manual carefully and use the product safely and correctly Please keep this instruction manual for reference after reading it E Wrong use may cause damage to the camera on the inside from water leakage and repair may not be possible E Before use perform an advance check as described in this manual OLYM
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50. apply a thin coat of the special grease and store the O ring in a clean plastic bag For reuse confirm that the O ring is free of damage and cracks that it has sufficient elasticity that the surface is free of stickiness and other abnormalities and use it after applying a thin coat of the special grease Excessive application of grease does not improve the waterproof function or the permissible withstand pressure However it may facilitate attachment of sand dirt etc A thin uniform coat produces the best result 4 The O ring is a consumable product Replace it at least once a year 5 Deterioration of the O ring is accelerated by the use conditions and the storage conditions Replace the O ring immediately by a new one if it shows signs of damage cracking or loss of elasticity Q10 What are the important points for Case maintenance A10 Please observe the following items 1 Never use the following chemicals for cleaning corrosion protection defogging repair or other purposes Never use alcohol thinner benzene or similar volatile organic solvents or chemical detergents to clean the Case Pure water or lukewarm water is sufficient for cleaning Do not use anticorrosion agents on the metal parts The metal parts are made of aluminum brass or stainless steel Cleaning with pure water is sufficient Do not use commercial defogging agents Always use the original E 36 Olympus defogging silica gel Do not use
51. Shutter eee E 12 How to Use the Mode Dial i E 12 How to Use the Zoom ButtonS aetna E 12 2 Advance Check of the Case E 13 Advance test before USE E 13 Advance SEEKRKRRNRNRRRRK TR 8 CU OOO 1 E 13 3 Install the digital camera i E 14 Check the digital camera E 14 Battery Confirmation E 14 Confirmation of the Remaining Number of Pictures to be Taken E 14 Remove the hand strap from the digital camera E 14 Prepare the camera eect E 15 Which digital cameras can be used ee E 15 Turn on the camera cian E 15 Check camera operation i E 15 Open the Case E 15 Put the digital camera into the case ee E 16 nseriion ol Sea gel Ni E 17 Check the loading status i E 18 Seal the Case Sadiisss snesiia dda Sa REAR E 18 Perform the final checks after loading ii E 19 Check the shooting scene and shooting scene mode E 19 E ee ee Installation and Removal of the LCD Hood te E 20 Inslallallo ha a E 20 RM E 20 Mounting and Removing the Lens Cap E 21 Perform the final CHECKS ee E 21 6 E 21 RA E E ANE E E E 22 4 Taking Pictures Under Water E 23 How to Use the Hand Strap iii E 23 Take pictures carefully eee E 23 Confirm the picture on the LCD monitor uuiiiri
52. These pictographs and their meanings are shown below A WARNING This indicates contents for which the possibility of human death or severe injury in case of handling under disregard of this indication can be assumed ACAUTION This indicates contents for which the possibility of human injury or the possibility of material damage in case of handling under disregard of this indication can be assumed E 1 A WARNING 1 Keep this product out of the reach of babies infants and children There is the possibility of occurrence of the following types of accidents e Injury by dropping onto the body from a height e Injury from parts of the body getting caught in parts which open and close e Swallowing of small parts Please consult a physician immediately if any parts have been swallowed e Triggering of the flash in front of the eyes may cause permanent 2 vision impairment etc Do not store with a battery in the digital camera housed in this product Storage with a battery inserted may lead to leakage of the battery liquid and fire If leakage of water should occur with a camera installed in this product quickly remove the battery from the camera There is the possibility of ignition and explosion from generation of hydrogen gas This product is made of resin There is the possibility that injuries may be caused when it becomes broken because of strong impact with a rock or other hard objects Please handle wi
53. accepted during this period As repair may be possible even after this period please contact your dealer or a service station in your neighborhood Warranty repair and service for this product are valid only in Japan Repair is not possible overseas Incidental damages from defects of this product expenses required for diving shooting expenses loss of profit from photos etc shall be excluded from the guarantee In addition transport expenses etc related to repair shall be paid by the customer independent of whether they are incurred during or after the guarantee period E 38 Specifications Available models Olympus digital camera CAMEDIA u 40 DIGITAL Pressure resistance Depth of up to 40 m Main materials Body Transparent polycarbonate Buckles Stainless steel Grip Shutter lever Red polycarbonate Lens window FL glass Operation buttons Stainless steel Nickel plated brass Dimensions Width 136 5 mm x height 99 6 mm x thickness 97 5mm projections not included Weight 366 g camera and accessories not included We reserve the right to change the external appearance and the specifications without notice Diver s Insurance Guide We recommend to subscribe to diver s insurance for water leakage For details refer to the enclosed Diver s Insurance Guide E 39 MEMO E 40 MEMO E 41 MEMO E 42 MEMO E 43 MEMO E 44 OLYMPUS
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55. AUTION When a digital camera is loaded without removing the strap the strap may get caught between the Case lids and may cause water leakage e When removing the strap handle the digital camera with sufficient care OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP shall not be responsible for damage caused by dropping the camera etc E 14 EEE Prepare the camera Which digital cameras can be used This Case PT 026 can only be used with the 40 DIGITAL camera Turn on the camera Press the digital camera s power switch to turn it on When the camera is left unused for about 3 minutes it will enter the standby mode Normal operation can be restored by pressing any button including the zoom button If the camera is left unused for about 15 minutes the camera turns off to prevent unnecessary battery consumption In this case press the power switch again to turn on the camera Check camera operation Confirm camera operation as described in the camera s operation manual After completing the check press the camera s power switch to turn it off Open the Case Insert the buckle opener of the accessory into the buckle opening lever as shown in the figure in direction Pull the buckle opener slowly in direction 2 When not using the buckle opener hold the buckle opening lever with your thumb and index finger from the side and pull it up slowly E 15 EEE Put the digital camera into the case Make sure the digital c
56. For safe use of the digital camera in this product please read the Instruction Manual for the digital camera carefully 9 When sealing this product take sufficient care that no foreign matter gets caught at the O ring and the contact surfaces Batteries Please use one Olympus lithium ion rechargeable battery for cameras LI 12B Take care that the battery electrodes do not become wet This may cause trouble or accidents Carefully read the instruction manual for the camera about other cautions regarding batteries Setting the underwater shooting scene mode The u 40 DIGITAL camera includes scene modes expressly configured to optimize wide angle and macro shooting under water Select the mode according to the scene you want to shoot under water For details see Underwater Shooting According to the Scene Type in this manual page E 24 For details on mode setting refer to the digital camera s operation manual E 3 For Prevention of Water Leakage Accidents When water leakage occurs while this product is being used repair of the camera housed in this product may become impossible Please observe the following cautions for use 1 When sealing this product make sure that no hairs fibers sand particles or other foreign matter stick not only to the O ring but also to the contact surface flat part of the front cover Even a single hair or a single grain of sand may cause water leakage Please ch
57. IMAGING CORP shall bear no responsibility for damage etc caused by dropping the Case because of incorrect installation of the strap Master the basic operation Please master the basic operation of the Case before taking pictures Holding the Case Hold the Case securely with both hands keep your elbows close to your body and hold the Case so that you can confirm the picture on the LCD monitor of the digital camera through the LCD monitor window of the Case Good example Bad example A CAUTION Do not exert excessive force onto the lens window or the lens ring e Take care not to put your fingers etc over the lens window and the flash diffuser How to Press the Shutter J When pressing the shutter lever press it gently so that there will be no movement of the camera Note For detailed operation of the shutter refer to the instruction manual for the digital camera How to Use the Mode Dial This Case is equipped with a mode dial knob which permits operation of the mode dial of the loaded digital camera from the outside After loading the digital camera into the Case seal the Case and confirm that the mode dial can be operated ji Mode dial knob Advice Please confirm that the mode dial knob has been set securely to the mode dial of the digital camera If the mode of the digital camera does not change when the mode dial knob is operated turn the dial while pushing it li
58. PUS IMAGING CORP Introduction Unauthorized copying of this manual in part or in full except for private use IS prohibited Unauthorized reproduction is strictly prohibited OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP shall not be responsible in any way for lost profits or any claims by third parties in case of any damage occurring from unsuitable use of this product OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP shall not be responsible for damage lost profits etc caused by loss of image data because of defects disassembly repair or modification of this product by people other than third parties specified by OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP or for other reasons Please read the following items before use This Case is a precision device designed for use at a water depth within 40 m Please handle it with sufficient care Please use the Case correctly after sufficient understanding of the contents of this manual in regard to handling of the Case checks before use maintenance and storage after use OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP shall in no way be responsible for accidents involving immersion of a digital camera in water OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP shall not pay any compensation for accidents injuries or material damage at the time of use Before use be sure to read the precautions printed on the package For safe use This instruction manual uses various pictographs for correct use of the product and to prevent danger to the user and other persons as well as property damage
59. a bucket What are the causes for entry of water check them most carefully Forgetting to install the O ring The O ring is partly or completely outside the groove Damage deterioration or deformation of the O ring Sand fibers hair or other foreign matter on the O ring Sand fibers hair or other foreign matter on the O ring groove or the O ring contact surface 6 Catching of the strap the bag of silica gel etc at the time of sealing the Case E 35 7 Throwing the Case from a boat into the water jumping with the Case into the water or other sudden application of strong forces onto the Case When entering the water hand the Case over quietly or avoid impacts in other ways Q9 What are the important points for O ring maintenance AQ Please observe the following items 1 Never use alcohol thinner benzene or similar organic solvents or chemical detergents to clean the O ring When such chemicals are used it is to be feared that the O ring will be damaged or that its deterioration will be accelerated 2 Use the original Olympus silicone O ring grease white cap The grease attached to Cases up to PT 008 red cap and the grease of other companies are not suitable for this silicone O ring and use of such grease may cause deterioration of the surface and impairment of the waterproof function 3 In order to avoid deformation of the O ring when the Case is not used for a long time remove the O ring from the Case
60. adhesive for repairs or other purposes When repair is required please contact a service station of our company or your dealer Q11 Please tell me about repairs A11 Please contact a service station of our company or your dealer if repair should be necessary Do not try to repair disassemble or modify the Case yourself Repair disassembly or modification by you or third parties not authorized by Olympus invalidates the guarantee Qi2 What are the model numbers and the prices of the PT 026 accessories A12 The following accessories are being sold 1 O ring for the PT 026 body POL 026 1 050 with tax This is a silicone rubber O ring packing to be installed in the PT 026 body to make it waterproof O rings for other Case models cannot be used 2 Silicone O ring grease PSOLG 1 840 with tax This is a special grease for silicone O ring maintenance 3 Silica gel SILCA 5 525 with tax This is a desiccant used to prevent fogging of the glass parts of the Case The quantity is five bags 4 LCD hood PFUD 05 1 050 with tax This hood is installed on the LCD monitor window of the Case to make it easier to see the LCD monitor of the camera You can order in large computer shops and camera mass sale stores Please contact your dealer or a service station of our company when replacement is required Replacement will be made against payment With just the weight of the digital camera the PT 026 has nearly neutral
61. amera is turned off then insert it gently into the case A CAUTION If the digital camera is not inserted properly it may not be possible to seal the case so that it is airtight Alternatively some controls may become inoperable Note that imperfect sealing may result in water penetration E 16 EEE Insertion of silica gel Before sealing the Case insert the accessory silica gel bag for prevention of fogging between the bottom of the camera and the Case Insert the bag with the glued longer side to the inside Pay attention to the orientation A CAUTION Insert the silica gel all the way at the specified location and with the specified orientation When the orientation is not correct the silica gel bag will be caught when the Case is sealed and water leakage will be caused e When it is tried to seal the Case with the bag inserted only part of the way the silica gel bag will be caught by the O ring and water leakage will be caused e Once silica gel has been used the moisture absorption performance will be impaired Always exchange the silica gel when the Case is opened and closed EE Check the loading status Always perform the following final checks before sealing the Case e Has the digital camera been inserted properly e Has the silica gel been inserted all the way at the specified position e Has the O ring at the Case op
62. asily in a water tank or a bathtub The required time is about five minutes Simple water immersion test Explanatory image Hints As the Case is transparent waterdrops entering into it can be confirmed easily Place the Case slowly into the water or r In case of trouble with the O ring At first immerse the three seconds are enough for water 2 Case for only three 1 ito enter Are there air bubbles seconds E coming out between the lids i Please check carefully mt Remove the Case from the water and E Check that no water g ml check that no water has accumulated at 3 has entered into the F the bottom of the Case 1 i aa a mf Is there any water trickling down Next immerse the Check carefully for air bubbles 4 Case for 30 f Do not perform any operation yet seconds EN a but just observe E Vii lt Remove the Case from the water and 5 Check that no water age check that no water has accumulated has entered eee yy at the bottom of the Case gt EE Perform very careful confirmation Check carefully for air bubbles Next check by d Try operation of the buttons used frequently 6 immersing for three A Check carefully for air bubbles minutes lis If there is still no entry of water lt lt everything is OK e This is very important This is the final check H Has the silica gel become moist 7 Has the silica gel Please check ca
63. atching of the hand strap and silica gel after the above causes have been eliminated Z CAUTION The most suitable method for checking water leakage is to immerse the Case to the intended water depth When this is difficult water leakage also can be checked at a shallow depth with no water pressure Do not feel that this is troublesome but perform this test e f the advance test should show water leakage with normal handling stop using the Case and contact your dealer or an Olympus service station listed on the rear page of this instruction manual E 13 3 Install the digital camera Check the digital camera Check the digital camera before loading it in the Case Battery Confirmation As the LCD monitor is used for picture confirmation while taking pictures under water the battery life becomes short Confirm that the remaining battery capacity is sufficient Do not use alkaline batteries as it is quite possible that they will become unusable during a dive Note In order to avoid losing shutter chances due to an exhausted battery you should always replace a battery with a fully charged battery before each dive Confirmation of the Remaining Number of Pictures to be Taken Confirm that the image storage has a sufficient remaining number of pictures to be taken Remove the hand strap from the digital camera When a strap is attached to the digital camera the hand strap must be removed A C
64. bject with a sharp tip is used to remove the O ring from the groove the O ring may be damaged and water leakage may be caused Always use the accessory pick for O ring removal How should I take pictures under water Please observe the following items for shooting under water 1 Fix the protector with the accessory hand strap to your wrist 2 When you place a finger onto the lens window the finger will appear in the photo Pay attention to the position of your fingers when holding the Case 3 When pressing the shutter lever hold the Case securely with both hands and operate the lever quietly to prevent camera shake 4 Check the image you want to shoot by viewing the digital camera s Q7 A7 Q8 The main causes for the entry of water are shown below Please 1 2 3 4 9 LCD monitor through the Case s LCD monitor window and start shooting To avoid interruption of shooting due to battery depletion it is recommended to replace the existing battery with a fully charged battery before diving can check for water leakage For confirmation perform the advance test and the final test after loading the camera The advance test with immersing the Case without the camera to the intended use depth to check for water leakage is the most accurate test but when this is difficult it is safer to perform this test even at a depth of 1 m or in a bathtub The final test also can be performed in a bathtub or
65. buoyancy in the sea For use of the protector by itself installation of a balance weight is not required Q13 How can take good underwater photos A13 Olympus s ZUIKO CLUB online school website has a page describing underwater shooting techniques You can access this page at the following link URL http www olympus zuiko com school index html E 9 After sale Service You will receive the guarantee card from your dealer Please make sure that the dealer s name the date of purchase etc have been entered If they have not been entered immediately ask your dealer to have them entered Read the guarantee conditions carefully and keep the guarantee card at a safe location Please contact your dealer or one of the service stations of OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP listed in this instruction manual for questions on after sale service for this product or in case of defects In case of a defect of this product occurring within one year after the date of purchase and with handling according to this instruction manual repair based on the conditions specified in the guarantee card is performed free of charge Payment is required for repairs after expiration of the guarantee period and for trouble caused by problematic handling by the customer even during the guarantee period OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP keeps repair parts for this product for approximately five years after the end of production of the product Accordingly in principle repairs are
66. camera 4 When the Case is open check that there is no attachment of sand fibers or other foreign matter to the O ring and the O ring contact surface on the front lid 5 Do not touch the camera or the image storage with your hands to which sea water is sticking 6 If you should detect waterdrops or other signs of water leakage while shooting immediately end the dive perform the water leakage test again and confirm that there is no leakage If the camera is wet wipe off any moisture and check the operation Q5 How should the Case be handled after use A5 After use take out the camera as soon as possible and wash the Case with pure water In case of use in the ocean it is effective to immerse the Case for a certain time in pure water to remove any salt Operate the buttons and levers under water to turn the shafts and wash off any salt After washing use a dry cloth without any salt on it to wipe off any moisture and dry the Case in the shade Do not use hot air from a hair drier or the like and do not dry the Case under direct sunlight Exposure to high temperatures or direct sunlight may cause deformation discoloration or breakage E 34 Q6 A6 of the Case and deterioration of the O ring Wipe the inside of the Case with a soft cloth not causing any fibers Remove the O ring wipe off any salt sand dust etc and also clean the O ring groove and the O ring contact surface in the same way and then dry them When an o
67. ce guide Baa Names of the parts Z O A S N Ms ou E Q CL E O Te amp Palm grip Loading guide rails Scene Up cross cursor Diffuser and diffuser cover LCD inner hood button Shutter lever O ring Flash Left cross cursor button Power switch button Tripod seat x OK MENU button Accessory mount Shade hood LCD monitor window Front lid LCD hood Rear lid Buckle hooks x QUICKVIEW button LCD hood strap Buckle lock lever amp Zoom buttons 62 Grease for silicone Lens cap strap Mode dial knob O ring White cap Lens cap Macro Right cross cursor button 683 Silica gel Lens window AF lock Note 1 Pick for O ring removal Lens ring Down cross cursor button 5 Buckle opener Hand strap Wiis 6 Underwater Mero scene mods Hand strap ring Ea a te T Note The Case operation parts marked by corresponds to the operation parts of the digital camera When the operation parts of the Case are operated the corresponding functions of the digital camera will operate For details of the functions refer to the instruction manual for the digital camera E 10 EB Install the strap Install the strap on the Case body Installation explanation Finished installation Hand strap Hand strap ring A CAUTION Please install the strap correctly as shown above OLYMPUS
68. digital cameras can be used A1 The The PT 026 is only for the models h 40 DIGITAL Q2 What cautions must be observed when loading the digital camera into the Case A2 Pay special attention to the following items when loading the camera into the Case 1 Check that the remaining capacity of the battery in the digital camera is sufficient This should be checked as the LCD monitor is used under water and the battery consumption becomes faster 2 Check the remaining number of pictures on the image storage Please use a card with a sufficient remaining number in order to reduce the number of times the Case has to be opened and closed 3 Remove the strap from the digital camera When the camera is loaded without removing the strap the strap may get caught when the Case is sealed and this will cause water leakage 4 Before sealing the Case confirm that the O ring has been installed properly in the groove in the rear lid of the Case 5 Confirm that the O ring and the O ring contact surface on the front lid are free of dirt hairs and other foreign matter 6 Insert the silica gel for defogging Please use silica gel for the Olympus Case Q3 What cautions must be observed when using and storing the Case A3 Pay special attention to the following items 1 When the O ring contact surface is pressed strongly from the outside of the Case or when the Case is twisted the waterproof function may be impaired and water leakag
69. e autofocusing is locked so you can concentrate on taking pictures AF lock button in Underwater Wide or Underwater Macro mode Note To cancel the AF lock status press the down cross cursor button marked V AF L again For details refer to the digital camera s operation manual E 25 6 Handling After Shooting Wipe off any waterdrop After completing the shooting and returning to land wipe off any waterdrop sticking to the Case Use air or a soft cloth not leaving any fibers to thoroughly wipe any waterdrop etc from the joint between the front and rear lid the shutter lever the palm grips and the buckles Z CAUTION Especially when waterdrops remain between the front and the rear lid they may spill to the inside when the Case is opened Take special care to wipe off all waterdrops When opening the Case take sufficient care that no water will drop from your hair or body onto the Case and the camera e Before opening the Case make sure that your hands or gloves are free of sand fibers etc e Do not open or close the Case at locations where water or sand is to be sprayed When this cannot be avoided because you have to exchange the battery or the image storage place a sheet downwind from some object and take care that no water or sand is sprayed e Take care not to touch the digital camera or the battery with hands wet with sea water Note e Moisten a towel etc in advance with pure wa
70. e is flat If it is damaged in any way replace it with a brand new O ring Use the lubricant remaining on the fingers to clean and lubricate the case s contact surface A CAUTION Always perform maintenance of the waterproof function even when the Case has been opened to exchange the battery or the image storage during shooting Neglecting this maintenance may become the cause of water leakage When the Case is not to be used for a long time remove the O ring from the groove to prevent deformation of the O ring apply a thin coat of silicone grease and store it in a clean plastic bag or the like e When drying is done with salt attached it is likely that a function impairment will be caused After use always wash off any salt E 31 EE Replace consumable products e The O ring is a consumable product Independent of the number of times the Case is used it is recommended that the O ring should be replaced by a new one at least once a year e Deterioration of the O ring is accelerated by the use conditions and the storage conditions Replace the O ring even before a year has passed if it shows signs of damage cracking or loss of elasticity Note Please use original Olympus products for the silicone O ring grease the silica gel and the O ring These consumable products also can be purchased at an Olympus service station E 32 8 Appendix Q amp A on the use of the PT 026 Q1 Which
71. e may be caused 2 When the Case is used left or stored at the following locations defective operation or trouble may be caused Always avoid such locations a Places where the Case can reach high temperatures under direct sunlight or in a car places with extremely low temperatures and places with extreme temperature variations b Places with open fire c Places with volatile substances d Places with vibrations E 33 3 In case of the following handling with a camera loaded into the Case trouble or breakage may be caused for the Case and or the loaded camera Always avoid such handling a Hitting other objects b Dropping c Placing heavy objects on top of the Case 4 When the Case is not used for a long time trouble from formation of mold etc may be caused Before use confirm the operation of all operation parts and perform the advance test and the final test Q4 What cautions must be observed when opening and closing the Case A3 Pay special attention to the following items 1 Do not open and close the Case at locations with water spray or sand spray 2 Wipe off all waterdrops from the gap between the front lid and the rear lid and around projections and recesses such as the buckles When this is not done entry of waterdrops into the Case is to be feared at the time of opening and closing 3 When opening the Case take care that no water will drip from your hair or body into the Case or onto the
72. eck with special care lt Examples for foreign matter sticking to the O ring gt The O ring is a consumption product Please replace it at least once a year by new one Also perform maintenance for every use Deterioration of the O ring will progress according to the use conditions and the storage conditions Immediately replace the O ring by a new one if it is damaged shows cracks or has lost its elasticity At the time of O ring maintenance clean the inside of the O ring groove and confirm the absence of dirt dust sand and other foreign matter Apply the specified silicone O ring grease to the O ring The waterproof function is not effective when the O ring is not installed correctly When installing the O ring take care that it does not project from the groove and that it is not twisted Also when sealing the Case close the lid after confirming that the O ring has not come out of the groove This product is an airtight construction made of plastic polycarbonate When it is left for a long time in a car on a boat at the beach or at other places reaching a high temperature or when it is subjected for a long time to uneven external force it may be deformed and the waterproof function may be lost Pay sufficient attention to temperature control Also do not place heavy objects onto the product during storage or transport and avoid unreasonable storage E 4 8 When the O ring contact surface is p
73. ening part been installed properly e Are the O ring and the O ring contact surface on the front lid free of dirt and other foreign matter Seal the Case When the rear lid is closed quietly so that the O ring will not come out of the groove the buckles are engaged with the edge of the rear lid and the buckle lock levers are pushed down in arrow direction the Case will be sealed airtight ACAUTION Seal the Case by turning both buckle lock levers down in arrow direction When one of the buckles is left open the Case will not be sealed and water leakage will be caused E 18 II Perform the final checks after loading After sealing the case perform the following final checks to confirm proper operation of the camera e Press the Case s power switch button to see if the camera can be turned on and off e Move the mode dial knob on the rear of the Case to see if the camera mode can be switched accordingly e Press the Case s shutter level and see if the camera shutter can be released accordingly e Press other buttons on the Case to see if the camera functions accordingly A CAUTION If the camera does not function properly restart the digital camera installation procedure from Check the digital camera on page E 14 of this manual e Make sure that the mode dial can be moved after the camera has been loaded in the Case If the mode dial does not move there may be oil or grease on it
74. ghtly How to Use the Zoom Buttons Zoom operation is possible by pressing the zoom buttons on this Case that correspond to the zoom buttons on the digital camera inside the Case E 12 a 2 Advance Check of the Case Advance test before use This Case has been the subject of thorough quality control for the parts during the manufacturing process and thorough function inspections during the assembly In addition a water pressure test is performed with a water pressure tester for all products to confirm that the performance conforms to the specifications However depending on the carrying and storage conditions the maintenance status etc the waterproof function may be damaged Before diving always perform the following advance test and the water leakage test after installation of the camera Advance Test 1 Before installing the digital camera in the Case immerse the empty Case to the intended water depth to confirm that there is no water leakage 2 Main causes of water leakage are as follows e The O ring has not been installed e A part of the O ring or the entire O ring is outside the specified groove e O ring damage cracks deterioration or deformation e Sand fibers hair or other foreign matter sticking to the O ring the O ring groove or the O ring contact surface on the front lid e Damage to the O ring groove or the O ring contact surface on the front lid e When closing the Case check for c
75. he Case completely at a well ventilated location in the shade A CAUTION Do not use hot air from a hair drier or the like for drying and do not expose the Case to direct sunlight as this may accelerate deterioration and deformation of the Case and deterioration of the O ring leading to leakage of water When wiping the Case take care not to cause scratches E 28 7 Maintaining the Waterproof Function Remove the O ring Open the Case and remove the O ring from the Case Removal of the O ring Insert the O ring removal pick between the O ring and the wall of the O ring groove 2 Move the tip of the inserted pick under the O ring Take care not to damage the O ring groove with the tip of the pick 3 Hold the O ring with your fingertips after it has come out of the groove and remove it from the Case t Remove any Sand dirt etc After visually checking that dirt has been removed from the O ring checking for attached sand and other foreign matter as well as for damage and cracks can be done by squeezing the entire circumference of the O ring lightly with your fingertips E 29 EEE Use a clean cloth not easily shedding fibers or cotton swab tissue paper or the like to remove any foreign matter from the O ring groove Clean the O ring contact surface on the front lid in the same way to remove any sand and dirt A CAUTION When a mechanical pencil or a similar
76. nattn E 23 Quietly press the shutter lever ieee E 23 Cautions when using the flash E 23 5 Underwater Shooting According to the Scene Type E 24 Shooting scene modes i E 24 Selecting the shooting scene mode nnensnnnnnnnnnnennennnenni E 25 Locking AF during underwater shooting E 25 6 Handling After Shooting kk E 26 Wipe off any Waterdrop E 26 Take out the digital GII Saas Rai E 27 Wash the Case with pure water 3 E 28 Dry the Case cci E 28 7 Maintaining the Waterproof Function E 29 Remove the IO cneccicasimicrsnines cance ian E 29 Remove any sand dirt etc ine E 29 nstall the Wn ee A E 31 How to Apply Grease to the O ring eee E 31 Replace consumable products iii E 32 SAPP ONIN oped ceeded ene E 33 Q amp A on the use of the PT 026 E 33 After sale Service uint E 38 SpeCICaUONS ee oe e e rE EEEErEnEEEE EARa E 39 Diver s Insurance Guide E 39 1 Preparations Check the contents of the package Check that all accessories are in the box Contact your dealer if accessories should be missing or damaged LCD hood m Silica gel mihe body Silicone grease y LCD hood strap sac Hand strap Check that the O ring is normal Pick for O ring removal Instruction manual this manual Warranty card Diver s insuran
77. other sharp object is used to remove the O ring or to clean the inside of the O ring groove the Case and the O ring may be damaged and water leakage may be caused e When the O ring is checked with the fingertips take care not to stretch the O ring e Never use alcohol thinner benzene or similar solvents or chemical detergents to clean the O ring When such chemicals are used it is to be feared that the O ring will be damaged or that its deterioration will be accelerated E 30 EEE Install the O ring Confirm that no foreign matter is attached apply a thin coat of the accessory grease to the O ring and fit the O ring into the groove At this time confirm that the O ring does not stick out from the groove How to Apply Grease to the O ring Apply the exclusive lubricant to each O ring Spread the lubricant all over the O ring Check that the O ring is free of scratch or unevenness the O ring contact surface Apply lubricant on W is the most appropriate amount Surround the lubricant with three After spreading the lubricant check Make sure that your fingers and the O ring are free of dirt and squeeze about 5 mm of lubricant onto a finger 6 mm fingers and spread it over the ring Be careful not to use excessive force as this may stretch the O ring visually and by touch that the O ring is not scratched and that its surfac
78. oting According to the Scene Type The camera incorporates the following shooting scene modes Select the one best suited to the underwater scene you are shooting Shooting scene modes ss UNDER WATER WIDE Suitable for shooting a wide area such as a school of fish Lets you take pictures with a rich more vivid blue background UNDER WATER MACRO Suitable for shooting close ups of fish The natural color of the water will appear If you use the flash you can enhance the red tones TIP When shooting in the Underwater Wide or Macro mode pressing the Down cross cursor button marked V AF L locks the current autofocus setting AF Lock When the focus is locked the AF lock mark on the top left of the LCD monitor screen E 24 EB Selecting the shooting scene mode Shooting scene display Press the Up cross cursor button marked A on the Case to view the shooting scene mode selection display Press the Up or Down cross cursor button marked A or V or to select either the Underwater Wide or Underwater Macro shooting scene mode Press the OK MENU button to enter the selection Shooting scene mode selection OK MENU button Locking AF during underwater shooting When the Underwater Wide or Underwater Macro shooting scene mode is selected the Down cross cursor button marked V AF L can be used as the AF lock button When this button is pressed once th
79. refully become moist x wie Pa As the inside can be seen the inspection for x entry of water also can be made securely Note The balance weight does not have to be mounted when the PT 026 is used E 22 Now everything is all right 8 Now everything is Have a nice dive all right 4 Taking Pictures Under Water How to Use the Hand Strap Pass your hand through the accessory hand strap and adjust the length with the stop button Take pictures carefully Confirm the picture on the LCD monitor Note that when this Case is used the shooting scene can be confirmed only on the LCD monitor Quietly press the shutter lever When pressing the shutter lever hold the Case securely with both hands and operate the lever quietly to prevent camera shake Cautions when using the flash When taking macro pictures on the wide angle side the flash light may be missing in some parts or the light volume may not be uniform Flash reaching range W Approx 0 2 m to 4 2 m Land shooting without the Case T Approx 0 2 m to 2 6 m During underwater shooting shooting conditions water clarity suspended matter etc can have a significant effect on the range of the flash Always check your pictures on the LCD monitor after shooting Pressing the QUICKVIEW button puts the LCD monitor in the playback mode Pressing the button once more restores the shooting mode E 23 5 Underwater Sho
80. ressed strongly from the outside of the Case or when the Case is twisted the waterproof function may be lost Take care not to exert excessive force 9 Please use the Case after performing the advance test and the final check 10 If you should notice drops of water or other signs of water leakage while taking pictures immediately stop the dive remove any water from the camera and the product test according to the item Final check and confirm whether leakage has occurred or not Handling the Product Use or storage of the product at the following locations may cause defective operation defects trouble damage fire internal clouding or water leakage Always avoid these locations e Locations reaching high temperatures such as those under direct sunlight in an automobile etc e Locations with open fire e Water depths in excess of 40 m e Locations subject to vibrations e Locations with high temperatures and much dust or with severe temperature changes e Locations with volatile substances This product is made of polycarbonate resin with excellent impact resistance but it may be damaged by scraping against rocks etc It also may break when it hits hard objects or is dropped This product is not a case to soften impacts to the camera inside the product When this product with a digital camera inside it is subjected to impacts or heavy objects are placed onto it the digital camera may become damaged Please handle the p
81. roduct with sufficient care When the product is not used for a long time the waterproof performance may drop because of deterioration of the O ring etc Before use always perform the advance test and the final check Do not apply excessive force to the TTL cable connector or tripod socket When a flash is used while the Case is being used shadows may appear at the edges of the picture This is especially notable when taking pictures in macro mode on the wide angle side Please use a flash after image confirmation E 5 Do not use the following chemicals for cleaning corrosion prevention prevention of fogging repair or other purposes When these are used for the Case directly or indirectly with the chemicals in vaporized state they may cause cracking under high pressure or other problems Chemicals which cannot be used Explanation Volatile organic solvents chemical detergents Anticorrosion agent Do not clean the Case with alcohol gasoline thinner or other volatile organic solvents or with chemical detergents etc Pure water or lukewarm water is sufficient Do not use anticorrosion agents The metal parts use Stainless steel or brass and washing with pure water is sufficient Commercial defogging agents Grease other than specified silicone grease Adhesive Do not use commercial defogging agents Always use the specified desiccant silica gel Use only the specified silicone grease for
82. ter and keep it in a plastic bag so that you can wipe the salt from your hands and fingers before handling the camera E 26 Eee Take out the digital camera Open the Case carefully and take the digital camera out A CAUTION Always place the opened Case with the O ring side facing up If the Case is placed with the O ring side facing down dirt or other foreign matter may get on the O ring or the O ring contact surface and may allow water penetration during the next dive e For details on storage of pictures and other details refer to the digital camera s operation manual E 2 EEE Wash the Case with pure water After use seal the Case again after taking out the camera and wash it sufficiently in pure water as soon as possible After use in sea water it is effective to immerse it for a fixed time in pure water to remove any salt ZA CAUTION Water leakage may be caused when a high water pressure is applied locally Before washing the Case with water take out the digital camera from it e Operate the shutter lever and various buttons of this product in pure water to remove salt adhering to the shaft Do not disassemble for cleaning e Drying the Case with adhering salt may impair the function Always wash off any salt after use Dry the Case After washing with pure water use a soft cloth without any salt on it and not causing any fibers to wipe off any waterdrop and dry t
83. th sufficient care The silica gel and the grease for silicone O rings for this product are not edible A CAUTION le Do not disassemble or modify this product This may cause water leakage or trouble In case of disassembly or modification by persons other than those appointed by OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP the guarantee shall not apply Do not place this product at locations with abnormally high or abnormally low temperatures or at locations with extreme temperature changes The product may deteriorate Opening and closing at locations with much sand dust or dirt may impair the waterproof characteristic and cause water leakage This should be avoided This product has been designed and manufactured for use at a water depth within 40 m Please note that diving to a depth in excess of 40 m may cause permanent deformation or damage to the Case and the camera inside the Case or may lead to water leakage E 2 5 Jumping into the water with the Case in your pocket or in your hand throwing the Case from a boat or ship into the water and other rough handling may cause water leakage Please handle with sufficient care when handing it over from hand to hand etc 6 If the camera on the inside should become wet because of water leakage etc immediately wipe off all moisture and confirm the operation 7 Please remove the O ring when traveling by air Otherwise air pressure may make it impossible to open the Case 8
84. the silicone O ring as otherwise the O ring surface may deteriorate and water leakage may be caused Do not use adhesive for repairs or other purposes When repair is required please contact a dealer or a service station of OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP Do not perform operations other than specified in this instruction manual do not remove or modify parts other than specified and do not use parts other than specified Any troubles in taking pictures or with the equipment resulting from the above actions shall be outside the guarantee OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP shall be in no way responsible for accidents involving immersion of a digital camera in water OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP shall not pay any compensation for accidents injury or material damage at the time of use E 6 Contents MAU I NO E 1 Please read the following items before USE i E 1 FOr SI E 1 al ee E 3 Setting the underwater shooting scene mode E 3 For Prevention of Water Leakage AccidentS E 4 Handling he IOOMUO UNKINIOr E 5 DONG KERRRKRNIIAOS Nul1luvTNvWWTW TTY7 E 7 8 1 PreparationS i E 9 Check the contents of the package E 9 Names Or IL E 10 Install ihe SAD oN dcuateerest E 11 Master the basic operation E 11 Holding the CASE i E 11 How to Press the
85. wipe it clean Check the shooting scene and shooting scene mode The position of the camera s mode dial Shooting scene cannot be seen once the camera is inside shooting scene mode the Case Consequently the shooting scene and shooting scene mode setting can only be checked on the LCD monitor E 19 Installation and Removal of the LCD Hood Installation Strongly push the mounting projections of the LCD hood as shown in the figure into the guides above and below the LCD monitor window Removal Remove the mounting projections of the LCD hood from the guides above and below the LCD monitor window by widening the LCD hood Guides Installation Removal E 20 EEE Mounting and Removing the Lens Cap Fit the lens cap onto the lens ring as shown in the figure Be sure to remove the lens cap before shooting Perform the final checks Visual Inspection After sealing the Case check the sealing part of front and rear lid visually to confirm that the O ring is not twisted or out of the groove and that no foreign matter has been caught A CAUTION Hairs fibers and other narrow items are not very apparent but they may cause entry of water so that special attention is required E 21 Final Test The final test after loading the camera is explained below This is the only way to eliminate worry about possible entry of water Always perform this test It can be performed e
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